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- Mon Sep 11, 2006 5:38 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Vinyl vs. Fiberglass Replacement Windows
- Replies: 68
- Views: 107495
- Wed Aug 30, 2006 7:38 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Replacing IGU
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1464
Replacing IGU
How is the IGU removed and replaced? Would a glass company be experienced in handling this type of replacement? Would like to change the look of a transom from rectangle grids to a starburst in a vinyl window frame.
- Fri Jul 21, 2006 6:21 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Window seal failure and fogging questions
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1842
Window seal failure and fogging questions
If a seal fails over time and the desiccant reaches a saturation point does window fogging always occur? Does fogging only during certain weather seasons like during the cold winter? Does a window stay permanently fogged, or does it even depend on the time of day?
- Fri Jul 21, 2006 6:14 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: How fast does Argon leak?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 16769
Seal failure questions
If a seal fails over time does window fogging always occur? Does fogging only during certain weather seasons like during the cold winter? Does a window stay permanently fogged, or does it even depend on the time of day?
- Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:02 pm
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Need Help Identifying Window
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5675
It should also be added that the single hung window you have is the Simonton ProFinish Builder which is the lowest in the new construction line. I would never put them in my house. Simonton’s new construction line is not anywhere as good as the Reflections 5500 or Impressions 9800. Bill Uneeda Wind...
- Thu Apr 06, 2006 9:00 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Simonton ProFinish windows question
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3563
Double strength glass is always a good investment since it reduces the odds of stress cracks and accidental breakage. If it is an option, you might upgrade to the aluminum reinforced meeting rails as well to increase strength of the window. I'm not sure that is an option, but I'll ask about it. I g...
- Thu Apr 06, 2006 6:54 am
- Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
- Topic: Simonton ProFinish windows question
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3563
Simonton ProFinish windows question
I am having a house built and the contractor has proposed using Simonton ProFinish Contractor series windows. The windows will be Low-E and tinted. Should I upgrade to double-strength glass?